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The Universe Within & Without

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, art, artists, creativity, Thoughts, Writers, writing on October 19, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“The arts and sciences are avatars of human creativity. It’s our attempt to influence things, the universe internal to ourselves and external to us.”

— Mae Jemison, Doctor and Astronaut

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First Frost

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, inspiration, poem, Thoughts, winter, Writers, writing on October 17, 2024| Leave a Comment »

I am committing poetry today, apparently.

frost crawls down rooftops

cold crystals reach out for warmth

winter’s first trespass

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With Fresh Delight

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, creativity, inspiration, persistence, Thoughts, Writers, writing on October 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“And so, does the destination matter? Or is it the path we take? I declare that no accomplishment has substance nearly as great as the road used to achieve it. We are not creatures of destinations. It is the journey that shapes us. Our callused feet, our backs strong from carrying the weight of our travels, our eyes open with the fresh delight of experiences lived.”

― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings

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The 2025 NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, climate, climate change, creativity, environment, fellowship, funny futures, green futures, technology, Writers, writing on October 13, 2024| Leave a Comment »

I don’t write screenplays, but perhaps you do? If so, consider this new grant from The Black List, the NRDC’s (Natural Resources Defense Council) Rewrite the Future program, The Redford Center, The CAA Foundation, and NBCUniversal.

That’s a lot of organizations getting behind climate storytelling. If you want in, here’s how!

2025 NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship | The Black List

We need it all–the bleak and the inspirational, the fantasies, dramas, comedies, and rom-coms. It is the power and privilege of writers to show us how climate change is transforming our world, and to help us find a path to salvation. This program aims to support well told stories with climate themes that entertain viewers and allow them to engage with the range of emotions caused by the climate crisis.

Application deadline is December 05, 2024.

Even if you aren’t into screenplays or don’t want to navigate The Black List sign up/apply for a fee waiver process, you may want to check out the list of Writer’s Resources at the bottom of the description page.

Examples include the Sustainability Onscreen Tipsheet and The Last Laugh: Comedy in the Age of Climate Change.

Because whatever else happens, the future needs laughter.

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Winning Today

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, inspiration, Thoughts, winning, writing on October 10, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”

— Walter Elliott

Hope you’re winning too.

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*Photo* by Nathalie Désirée Mottet on *Unsplash*

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The Revolution is Today

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, Fiction, futurism, genre fiction, interviews, introverts for the win, sci-fi, science fiction, talktalktalk, Writers, writing on October 2, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Just a quick reminder that the Technology Revolution panel is today at 11 am Eastern!

Here’s the info:

I’ll be part of a discussion with fellow writers Jason Palmatier, John W. Maly, and Brad C. Anderson about the influence of AI and other technologies on characters and plots in sci-fi.

If you’re interested in such topics (and really, who isn’t? :), join us today at 11 am Eastern / 8 am Pacific to discuss

The Future of Sci-Fi Characters and Plots + AI.

Hosted by Bonnie D. Graham.

WATCH Live-stream and On-demand: Linkedin and Facebook and YouTube

LISTEN Live: Technology Revolution Radio and Later: On-Demand

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Counting Down to the Technology Revolution!

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, futurism, genre fiction, interviews, sci-fi, science fiction, talktalktalk, Writers, writing on September 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

I’m pleased to announce that next week I’ll be part of a discussion panel talking about the influence of AI and other technologies on characters and plots in sci-fi!

The event will be hosted by Bonnie D. Graham and include a roster of other authors who write and think about science, fiction, and the future of technology.

If you’re interested in topics like this (and really, who isn’t? :), join us next Wednesday at 11 am Eastern as we ~~consult our Magic 8 Balls~~ discuss The Future of Sci-Fi Characters and Plots + AI!

Technology Revolution: The Future of Sci-Fi Worlds + AI Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Hosted by Bonnie D. Graham

Welcome, global audience, to Technology Revolution: The Future of Now Radio, “The Future of Sci-Fi Characters and Plots + AI” we want to know, Bonnie D. on her Scarlett Mic, your predictions host and guide, Engages savvy Futurists on her into-the-future ride, Jason Palmatier, John W. Maly, J.R. Johnson and Brad C. Anderson, too, Watch or listen, we’re envisioning Sci-Fi + AI for you!

Listen LIVE on VoiceAmerica Business: Technology Revolution Radio

Watch Live-stream: Linkedin + Facebook + YouTube

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